SOC 25-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — Lima
Lima, OH · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Lima, OH is $33,730 a year, trailing the national median of $41,670 by 19.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Lima, OH is $33,730 a year, trailing the national median of $41,670 by 19.1%. Half of workers earn between $31,150 and $34,710. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,250 and the ninetieth at $38,040.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.3 of every thousand jobs. Columbus leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,940. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 190th of 217 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,250 | −27.4% |
| 25th | $31,150 | −25.2% |
| Median (50th) | $33,730 | −19.1% |
| 75th | $34,710 | −16.7% |
| 90th | $38,040 | −8.7% |
| Mean | $34,000 | −18.4% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $37,940 | 3,390 | |
| 2 | Dayton | $34,980 | 700 | |
| 3 | Sandusky | $34,440 | 80 | |
| 4 | Canton | $34,420 | 270 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $34,230 | 100 | |
| 6 | Cincinnati | $34,130 | 810 | |
| 7 | Cleveland | $34,080 | 530 | |
| 8 | Akron | $33,610 | 250 | |
| 9 | Youngstown | $32,990 | 220 | |
| 10 | Toledo | $32,350 | 290 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lima run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $33,730 goes as far as $36,347 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$33,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,347US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $33,730 a year, 19.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,250 to $38,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $37,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Lima, OH?
The median annual wage is $33,730, or $16.22 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $41,670, so pay in Lima, OH is 19.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lima, OH earns more than $38,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,250 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbus, at $37,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Lima, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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